In Performance
Apr 28, 2008
Line in the Sand: Off-Leash Area's "Border Crossing"
Review by Christy DeSmith
Christy DeSmith weighs in on Off-Leash Area's most ambitious "movement theater" production yet, examining the brutal conditions faced by those making the treacherous desert border crossing from Mexico to Arizona.
Line in the Sand: Off-Leash Area's "Border Crossing"
Review by Christy DeSmith
Christy DeSmith weighs in on Off-Leash Area's most ambitious "movement theater" production yet, examining the brutal conditions faced by those making the treacherous desert border crossing from Mexico to Arizona.
Apr 22, 2008
Brand-free and Iconoclastic: The First Annual "Unbranded" Performances
Review by Christy DeSmith
Theater critic Christy DeSmith offers some reflections on the first annual "Unbranded" performances, which invited respected experimental artists working in a variety of disciplines into a conversation via performance.
Brand-free and Iconoclastic: The First Annual "Unbranded" Performances
Review by Christy DeSmith
Theater critic Christy DeSmith offers some reflections on the first annual "Unbranded" performances, which invited respected experimental artists working in a variety of disciplines into a conversation via performance.
Apr 21, 2008
Smooth Moves: Minnesota Dance Theatre's "Orpheus and Euridice"
Review by Lightsey Darst
Critic Lightsey Darst took in Minnesota Dance Theatre's new ballet adaptation of the classic myth "Orpheus and Euridice" and found the production to be an elegantly understated, smoothly executed ensemble performance.
Smooth Moves: Minnesota Dance Theatre's "Orpheus and Euridice"
Review by Lightsey Darst
Critic Lightsey Darst took in Minnesota Dance Theatre's new ballet adaptation of the classic myth "Orpheus and Euridice" and found the production to be an elegantly understated, smoothly executed ensemble performance.
Apr 8, 2008
Inside the "Year of Trisha"
Essay by Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst takes us behind the scenes of the "Year of Trisha" going on now at the Walker Art Center with a primer on the surprisingly accessible work of dance virtuoso, Trisha Brown.
Inside the "Year of Trisha"
Essay by Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst takes us behind the scenes of the "Year of Trisha" going on now at the Walker Art Center with a primer on the surprisingly accessible work of dance virtuoso, Trisha Brown.
Mar 25, 2008
Behind the Screens: Jawaahir's "Girls' Night IN"
Review by Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst took in the new performance by Jawaahir Dance Company, "Girls' Night IN," and found the show sensual and richly hued, if a bit uneven in its execution.
Behind the Screens: Jawaahir's "Girls' Night IN"
Review by Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst took in the new performance by Jawaahir Dance Company, "Girls' Night IN," and found the show sensual and richly hued, if a bit uneven in its execution.
Mar 17, 2008
Art in Trial Size: Sample Night Live
Review by Christy DeSmith
Get the skinny on the spunky new monthly theater series, Sample Night Live, which aims to introduce emerging performers to new audiences through monthly vaudeville-esque line-ups of wildly diverse acts--from gospel singers to strippers.
Art in Trial Size: Sample Night Live
Review by Christy DeSmith
Get the skinny on the spunky new monthly theater series, Sample Night Live, which aims to introduce emerging performers to new audiences through monthly vaudeville-esque line-ups of wildly diverse acts--from gospel singers to strippers.
Mar 11, 2008
Cords and Chords: SPARK 2008
Review by Justin Schell
Music writer Justin Schell (with the assistance of Yvette Guillaume and Noah Keesecker) reflects on the wildly imaginative offerings on stage this year for the annual showcase of innovations in electronic music and art.
Cords and Chords: SPARK 2008
Review by Justin Schell
Music writer Justin Schell (with the assistance of Yvette Guillaume and Noah Keesecker) reflects on the wildly imaginative offerings on stage this year for the annual showcase of innovations in electronic music and art.
Mar 10, 2008
The Thrill of "La Dolce Vita"
Review by Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst delights in the campy pleasures and fabulous costumes of Ballet of the Dolls' Italian Cabaret, "La Dolce Vita," on stage at Minneapolis' Ritz Theater through March 15.
The Thrill of "La Dolce Vita"
Review by Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst delights in the campy pleasures and fabulous costumes of Ballet of the Dolls' Italian Cabaret, "La Dolce Vita," on stage at Minneapolis' Ritz Theater through March 15.
Mar 4, 2008
The Pleasures and Perils of Young Love: Jon Ferguson's "You're My Favorite Kind of Pretty"
Review by Christy DeSmith
Even self-proclaimed romance cynic Christy DeSmith can't hold out against the earnest charms of Jon Ferguson's unabashedly sincere ode to romantic love, "You're My Favorite Kind of Pretty." At the Southern Theater through March 9.
The Pleasures and Perils of Young Love: Jon Ferguson's "You're My Favorite Kind of Pretty"
Review by Christy DeSmith
Even self-proclaimed romance cynic Christy DeSmith can't hold out against the earnest charms of Jon Ferguson's unabashedly sincere ode to romantic love, "You're My Favorite Kind of Pretty." At the Southern Theater through March 9.
Feb 18, 2008
A Fledgling Takes Flight: The Chamber Ballet of Saint Paul
Review by Lightsey Darst
Critic Lightsey Darst offers an incisive review of the premiere performance of "DEBUT" by a promising new chamber ballet company which makes its home in "the twin city less frothing with dance."
A Fledgling Takes Flight: The Chamber Ballet of Saint Paul
Review by Lightsey Darst
Critic Lightsey Darst offers an incisive review of the premiere performance of "DEBUT" by a promising new chamber ballet company which makes its home in "the twin city less frothing with dance."
Feb 18, 2008
God Speaks (Again): Craig Harris's "Five Books"
Essay by Dean J. Seal
Theater veteran Dean Seal experienced composer Craig Harris's presentation of the voice of God at a recent Nautilus "Rough Cuts" session. Now, he's urging you to do the same at the world premiere performance of "Five Books" at the Sabes JCC, March 13-15.
God Speaks (Again): Craig Harris's "Five Books"
Essay by Dean J. Seal
Theater veteran Dean Seal experienced composer Craig Harris's presentation of the voice of God at a recent Nautilus "Rough Cuts" session. Now, he's urging you to do the same at the world premiere performance of "Five Books" at the Sabes JCC, March 13-15.
Feb 4, 2008
Playwrights Play House. Seriously.
Marc Halsey
Actor Marc Halsey goes behind the scenes at the Workhaus Collective, a recently formed playwright-driven theater company which is also the 2007-2008 Company In Residence at the Playwrights' Center.
Playwrights Play House. Seriously.
Marc Halsey
Actor Marc Halsey goes behind the scenes at the Workhaus Collective, a recently formed playwright-driven theater company which is also the 2007-2008 Company In Residence at the Playwrights' Center.
Jan 29, 2008
Dancing a Bridge: New York City Comes Uptown
Essay by Lightsey Darst
Critic Lightsey Darst reflects on the dance collaboration extravaganzas, featuring work from NYC and Twin Cities performers, that have been gracing the stages of both the Bryant Lake Bowl and the Walker Art Center this month.
Dancing a Bridge: New York City Comes Uptown
Essay by Lightsey Darst
Critic Lightsey Darst reflects on the dance collaboration extravaganzas, featuring work from NYC and Twin Cities performers, that have been gracing the stages of both the Bryant Lake Bowl and the Walker Art Center this month.
Jan 21, 2008
Queen Compromises, Playwrights Hold the Line: "God Save Gertrude"
Marc Halsey
Actor and writer Marc Halsey caught up with the principals behind the punk opera "God Save Gertrude," a new production by the innovative new playwright-driven theater company, the Workhaus Collective.
Queen Compromises, Playwrights Hold the Line: "God Save Gertrude"
Marc Halsey
Actor and writer Marc Halsey caught up with the principals behind the punk opera "God Save Gertrude," a new production by the innovative new playwright-driven theater company, the Workhaus Collective.
Jan 7, 2008
On Location: The BodyCartography Project Talks About the Importance of Place
Article by Camille LeFevre
Before the launch of their dance series at the Bryant Lake Bowl, Camille LeFevre chats with Olive Bieringa and Otto Ramstad about how the essence of a location figures into their performance projects.
On Location: The BodyCartography Project Talks About the Importance of Place
Article by Camille LeFevre
Before the launch of their dance series at the Bryant Lake Bowl, Camille LeFevre chats with Olive Bieringa and Otto Ramstad about how the essence of a location figures into their performance projects.
Dec 17, 2007
Not Your Niece's Nutcracker: The Ballet of the Dolls' "Nutcracker?! (not so) Suite"
Article by Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst saw Ballet of the Dolls' ballyhooed rendition of this beloved holiday classic, and came away impressed with the irreverent wit and sheer fabulousness of this company's interpretation of "The Nutcracker".
Not Your Niece's Nutcracker: The Ballet of the Dolls' "Nutcracker?! (not so) Suite"
Article by Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst saw Ballet of the Dolls' ballyhooed rendition of this beloved holiday classic, and came away impressed with the irreverent wit and sheer fabulousness of this company's interpretation of "The Nutcracker".
Dec 4, 2007
Global Trauma, Global Healing: An Interview with Kevin Kling and Interact Center's Jeanne Calvit
Interview by Dean J. Seal
Dean J. Seal chats with acclaimed writer and storyteller Kevin Kling and Interact Center's Jeanne Calvit on their recent multinational collaborative performance in Australia and about the healing power of being "contrary."
Global Trauma, Global Healing: An Interview with Kevin Kling and Interact Center's Jeanne Calvit
Interview by Dean J. Seal
Dean J. Seal chats with acclaimed writer and storyteller Kevin Kling and Interact Center's Jeanne Calvit on their recent multinational collaborative performance in Australia and about the healing power of being "contrary."
Dec 4, 2007
A Pleasantly Prickly Playdate with "Mr. Marmalade"
Jay Gabler
TC Daily Planet assistant editor Jay Gabler caught the new Walking Shadow production, "Mr. Marmalade", and found that, for the most part, they pulled off an "absurdly amusing, oddly moving" performance. You can still catch shows through December 8.
A Pleasantly Prickly Playdate with "Mr. Marmalade"
Jay Gabler
TC Daily Planet assistant editor Jay Gabler caught the new Walking Shadow production, "Mr. Marmalade", and found that, for the most part, they pulled off an "absurdly amusing, oddly moving" performance. You can still catch shows through December 8.
Dec 4, 2007
Choreographers' Evening, from Nine Different Angles
Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst gives a funny, insightful play-by-play dispatch on the sights and chatter surrounding the performances at this year's avant garde dance spectacle, Choreographers' Evening at the Walker.
Choreographers' Evening, from Nine Different Angles
Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst gives a funny, insightful play-by-play dispatch on the sights and chatter surrounding the performances at this year's avant garde dance spectacle, Choreographers' Evening at the Walker.
Nov 19, 2007
Toward a Greater Communion: Jérôme Bel and Pichet Klunchun, "Pichet Klunchun and myself"
Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst reflects on the collaborative dance-cum-cultural exchange by avant gardist Jérôme Bel and Thai dance virtuoso Pichet Klunchun, and on the challenges and rewards of trying to get inside arts emerging from unfamiliar traditions.
Toward a Greater Communion: Jérôme Bel and Pichet Klunchun, "Pichet Klunchun and myself"
Lightsey Darst
Dance critic Lightsey Darst reflects on the collaborative dance-cum-cultural exchange by avant gardist Jérôme Bel and Thai dance virtuoso Pichet Klunchun, and on the challenges and rewards of trying to get inside arts emerging from unfamiliar traditions.
Nov 12, 2007
On Uncertain Ground: Sandbox Theatre's "War With the Newts"
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman reviews Sandbox Theatre's ambitious, eye-catching stage adaptation of Karel Capek's 1936 dystopian novel exploring the pitfalls of greed and unbridled capitalism.
On Uncertain Ground: Sandbox Theatre's "War With the Newts"
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman reviews Sandbox Theatre's ambitious, eye-catching stage adaptation of Karel Capek's 1936 dystopian novel exploring the pitfalls of greed and unbridled capitalism.
Nov 5, 2007
The Peril of All That Glitters: "A Gift for Planet BX63"
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre offers insight into the complexities of this darkly glimmering fable told in dance and inspired by "The Little Prince" and "The Gods Must Be Crazy."
The Peril of All That Glitters: "A Gift for Planet BX63"
Camille LeFevre
Camille LeFevre offers insight into the complexities of this darkly glimmering fable told in dance and inspired by "The Little Prince" and "The Gods Must Be Crazy."
Oct 29, 2007
A Swathe of Color and Chaos: The Clean House
Jaime Kleiman
Sarah Ruhl has written a wonderful play, and Mixed Blood Theater does it justice, says Jaime Kleiman. It's on through November 18.
A Swathe of Color and Chaos: The Clean House
Jaime Kleiman
Sarah Ruhl has written a wonderful play, and Mixed Blood Theater does it justice, says Jaime Kleiman. It's on through November 18.
Oct 29, 2007
Ephemera: Minnesota Dance Theater
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst went to see the Minnesota Dance Theater at the Pantages, and it inspired thoughts about the nature of the form itself.
Ephemera: Minnesota Dance Theater
Lightsey Darst
Lightsey Darst went to see the Minnesota Dance Theater at the Pantages, and it inspired thoughts about the nature of the form itself.
Oct 22, 2007
In Another's Boots: Cherry Docs
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman reviews the Minnesota Jewish Theater Company's "Cherry Docs," an unsettling look, through the medium of shoes, at how intolerance can entangle even those with good intentions. Through November 4.
In Another's Boots: Cherry Docs
Jaime Kleiman
Jaime Kleiman reviews the Minnesota Jewish Theater Company's "Cherry Docs," an unsettling look, through the medium of shoes, at how intolerance can entangle even those with good intentions. Through November 4.
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